Edger Operator

Green by Nature AU; Whitianga; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading landscaping company in Whitianga is seeking an Edger Operator to join their team. This role involves maintaining green spaces, primarily through mowing and edging, along with planting and weeding. Ideal candidates will have a passion for outdoor work, possess a valid driver's licence, and be physically capable of completing tasks safely. Competitive pay is offered with guaranteed hours and additional benefits.

Benefits

Performance-based salary review

$300 wellness benefit

Work phone allowed for personal use

Qualifications

• Current full driver's licence with the ability to drive a manual vehicle.
• Willingness to accept responsibility and ownership of jobs.
• Fit and able to undertake physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for general green space maintenance across Whitianga.
• Primarily mowing and edging, helping with planting, weeding, and spraying.
• Ensuring safety for the community and team.

Skills

Practical experience with small plant equipment

Strong work ethic

Communication skills

Knowledge of health and safety practices

Job description

Do you enjoy working outdoors and take pride in your work? If so, this is the role for you! We are seeking an Edger Operator to join our Whitianga Team!

Reporting to the Team Manager and working closely alongside one of our talented Gardeners, you will be responsible for general green space maintenance across Whitianga. While your role is primarily mowing and edging, you will also be involved in helping the team with planting, weeding, and spraying, whilst making sure things are kept safe for the community, your team, and yourself!

Who we are looking for:

Ideally, we would love someone who has practical experience with small plant equipment or has experience in a similar role, however, this is not a must. As long as you have an awesome work ethic, with a passion for working outdoors and getting stuck in then you would be a perfect candidate. Other success factors also include:

• A current, full driver’s licence with the ability to drive a manual vehicle
• A willingness to accept responsibility and ownership of jobs whilst working as part of a wider team - helping out your teammates needs to be second nature
• Fit and able to undertake and complete the physical tasks
• Have knowledge of health and safety practices relevant to the job
• Excellent relationship building and communicationskills

What we can offer you:

As part of our team, you\'ll have the opportunity to work with other professionals, gain further knowledge and experience, and develop your career in horticulture. We offer guaranteed work hours with the opportunity to increase based on operational demands, a performance-based salary that is reviewed annually, and a $300 wellness benefit (after qualifying period). You\'ll also receive a work phone that is permitted for personal use.

About Us:

Green by Nature is a diversified professional full facility, parks maintenance, sports turf, landscaping and horticulture company, operating across New Zealand and Australia. We have 2000+ employees, have been an industry leader for over 30 years and are committed to a culture of health and safety, excellence, and continuous improvement, whilst caring for our people, clients, and communities.

If you\'re motivated and looking to make impact, apply now!

In accordance with the Company\'s Drug & Alcohol Policy, the successful candidate will be required to undergo and pass a pre-employment drug test.